Eyes on the Ground

In lean manufacturing, gemba means going to where the work actually happens, rather than relying on what a report says about it. That's what this is.

For OEMs and buyers who want direct, on-site expertise with a UK EMS provider, not just a listing to compare against others.

Who this is for

Useful whether you're based overseas and need someone local to a selected supplier, or you're UK-based and simply want a second, independent pair of eyes on a project before committing further.

What it covers

Drawing on over 25 years of experience across operations, quality and engineering leadership in electronics manufacturing, including senior roles at global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers:

• Supplier selection
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
• DFM/DFA reviews
• APQP and PPAP
• First Article Inspection
• PFMEA
• Run at Rate
• Process validation
• ECN/ECO implementation
• 8D root-cause and corrective action

Each engagement is scoped directly with you: a single first article inspection is a different job from ongoing NPI support through to production, and pricing reflects that.

Get in touch at ems@emsdirectory.co.uk to discuss what you need.